2019-20 League 1 – Sunderland vs Portsmouth Betting Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Sunderland vs Portsmouth kick off? Saturday 17th August, 2019 – 12:30 (UK)
Where is Sunderland vs Portsmouth being played? Stadium of Light
What is the weather forecast for Sunderland vs Portsmouth? Rain expected, 18c
What television channel is Sunderland vs Portsmouth on? Sky have the rights to League 1 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking the Sky Sports schedule
Where can I stream Sunderland vs Portsmouth? If the match is televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Sunderland vs Portsmouth?
Sunderland – https://www.safc.com/tickets
Portsmouth – https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/tickets/
What was the score when the teams last met? Portsmouth 0-0 Sunderland
THE TEAM NEWS
SUNDERLAND
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): J. McLaughlin; C. McLaughlin, Willis, Flanagan, Hume; O'Nien, Dobson, McGeouch; Gooch, McNulty, McGeady
Unavailable: Loovens (Injured), Robson (Injured), Watmore (Injured)
Doubtful: Hume (Injured), McGeouch (Injured)
PORTSMOUTH
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): MacGillivray; Walkes, Downing, Burgess, Brown; Naylor, Close; Harness, Cannon, Curtis; Marquis
Unavailable: Whatmough (Injured), Hawkins (Injured), Williams (Injured), Morris (Injured)
Doubtful: Bolton (Injured)
BETTING ANALYSIS
Sunderland and Portsmouth were closely matched in the League 1 play-offs last season and they could be set for another tight encounter on Wearside this weekend. The hosts have yet to win this term, so it would not be a shock if this match finished one apiece, like their two previous league games.
BETTING TIP: Sunderland 1-1 Portsmouth (Correct score)
